Course Description: This course will cover all aspects of golf for the novice, to include etiquette, terminology, grip, what club to use, etc. The class meets at the Shalimar Point Golf Course, a $5.00 per person per session fee to cover cost of all needed supplies (clubs, balls, tees, etc.) will be collected.

Class Leader Bio(s): Floyd Clarkson has been a golf club professional for 20 years and has taught golf professionally for 30 years.

Notes: $5.00 per person per session fee to cover cost of all needed supplies (clubs, balls, tees, etc.) will be collected.

Course Description: Want to expand your social skills while having fun? This class will give you an opportunity to do that by learning new equipment and card games. Come join us and learn some new games and get refreshed on old standards.

Class Leader Bio(s): Karen Lauer is an experienced artist and CLL class leader. She loves to play games and introduced Wizard to the CLL community and camp conferences. Den Lauer is a retired Navy Flight Officer who sat around a lot so he has years of experience playing games!

Notes: 8 -week class meeting September 9- October 28.

Course Description: Forgot the rules to an old favorite? Ready to learn a new card game? Whether you're a seasoned veteran or the next rookie on deck, you will learn the rules and tips you need to master six different card games while connecting with old friends and making new ones. This will be a six-week course, meeting on September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7 and 14.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dolores Noechel is a former Ruckel math teacher, OCSD Instructional Technology and Media Services Specialist, and Assistant Principal at Fort Walton Beach High School.

Notes: This will be a six-week course, meeting on September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, and 14 at: Covenant Community Church 1008 Gospel Rd FWB

Course Description: Practice or learn the card game of Cribbage. Seasoned Players play in pairs for fun and learn about American Cribbage Congress (ACC) and Grassroots local tournament play. Beginners are welcome and will receive plenty of coaching and a written instruction summary consistent with the (ACC) rules. This is a 6-week class.

Class Leader Bio(s): Pete Seda is a former director of the local Grassroots tournament play. Annette Seda is an ACC official tournament judge.

Notes: This is a 6-week class meeting on September 9. Cribbage boards, pegs and cards will be provided for playing at the VFW. VFW Post 7674 213 Carol Ave NW Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Course Description: Learn to play Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules.

Class Leader Bio(s): Donna Gross taught Mah Jongg for over 10 years at the Adult School in Chatham, NJ. Newly relocated to FWB, she would like to bring this game to the Emerald Coast. Denise Bavarian took the beginner Mah Jongg course in August 2024. She has become an excellent player and with her help, we will be able to bring the game of Mah Jongg to more people. 6-week class.

Notes: 6 - week class meeting September 10,17,24, October 1,8 and 15. Bring an open mind and a pen.

Course Description: This class is designed for beginning students of the game of pickleball or those who need a brush up on the basics of the game. During class, we will teach the rules of the game, scoring, serving and game play. The class will consist of 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed play. 

Class Leader Bio(s): Carol Achtien and Dan Vanaskie have been playing pickleball and teaching beginners’ pickleball at CLL for several years. They enjoy sharing their love of the game with others, especially beginners, focusing on skills but also on the social, fun aspect of the game.

Notes: Please bring a paddle. If you don’t have one, we will have a few extras to borrow. Balls will be provided. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes. FWB Rec Center 132 Jet Drive NW FWB

Course Description: This class is designed for the pickleball player who has a basic understanding of the rules of the game, knows how to score and can serve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed game play.

Class Leader Bio(s): Stan Budzinski has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. Danny McKinney has been playing pickleball for 2 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.

Notes: Please bring your paddle. If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes.

Course Description: This class is designed for the pickleball player who has a basic understanding of the rules of the game, knows how to score and can serve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed game play.

Class Leader Bio(s): Stan Budzinski has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. Mike Weinberg has been playing pickleball for many years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.

Notes: Please bring your paddle.  If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes.